Beauty and Home Products That Don’t Affect Your Thyroid

许多滑雪n care products, lotions, and deodorants contain thyroid damaging phthalates and other chemicals You can find several lines of natural, organic, phthalate- and chemical-free skin care products, includingSelina Naturally's Rare Body line.

Some of the other popular organic skin care lines include:

• Bee Friendly

• Amara

• Thayers

• Era Organics

• Pure Body Naturals

Most shampoos contain parabens, silicone, phthalates, and sulfates. Look for organic, natural shampoos that avoid these chemicals to limit your exposure. Some good brands includeBurt’s Bees,Avalon Organics,Bee Friendly,Rahua. You can also find inexpensive natural shampoos at stores like Trader Joe’s.

Hair dyes include a variety of toxic chemicals, including para phenylenediamine (PPD), ammonia, sodium lauryl sulfate, coal-tar, and parabens, among others. There are several chemical-free hair dyes available for home use. Two recommended brands includeHerbatintandMadison Reed. Most henna-based products are also free of chemicals. If you are going to a salon,Avedauses mostly all-natural products. You can also search for a chemical-free salon at theGreen Spa Network.

Most commercial air fresheners include phthalates. There are some safe options, however, includingJR Watkins Room Spray, with scents that include Lemon, Coconut, Green Tea, Grapefruit, Lavender, and Ocean Breeze. Way Out Wax makes plant-essence basedClean Air Room Sprayin natural scents. You can also place essential oils (Aura Caciabrand is a favorite) on cotton balls, in bowls, or in an oil diffuser. Try filling a mini-potpourri pot with spices such as cloves, vanilla, or cinnamon.

Flexible plastic shower curtains are usually loaded with the carcinogen, polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC, and phthalates, especially with hot steam. Consider getting PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) shower curtains, like thisclear, PEVA shower curtainfrom Amazon, orpatterned PEVA shower curtainsfrom Target. Even better, avoid plastic and get nylon waterproof shower curtains and liners such as thisinexpensive white shower curtain from Amazon.

Many popular brands of toothpaste contain a variety of chemicals, including triclosan, as well as thyroid-slowing fluoride, and the hormone-disruptor二乙醇胺(DEA). Check out some of the brands that avoid all these chemicals, including:

• Nature's Gate

• Tom's of Maine

• Powersmile by Jason

• Himalaya Herbal

• Desert Essence

Most perfumes, colognes, body sprays, and eau de toilettes are loaded with phthalates. There are several lines of organic, natural perfumes and body sprays that are safe and smell great.

French manufacturer Laboratoire Odysud makes a high-end line of natural, organic perfumes,Acorelle, in various scents. You can also try perfumes, mists, and body sprays from other companies including:

• One Seed

• Hanako Therapies

• 完美的药水

• Shemana Elixirs

Most carpet fresheners or deodorizers are loaded with phthalates. As an alternative, try products make with the volcanic mineral zeolite, such asZeofresh Carpet Deodorizer. It's natural, odorless, chemical-free, and absorbs odors.Citrus Magichas an orange-scented, all-natural carpet spray as well as a carpet and room deodorizer. Arm & Hammer also has anatural, baking-soda based carpet deodorizer. You can also make your own withborax, baking soda, and essential oils.

Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are loaded with phthalates. There are effective, natural alternatives, however, includingMrs. Meyers Fabric Softener,reusable wool dryer balls(只是添加一些必要的oil), andNellie’s all-natural scented dryer balls. You can also add vinegar and or baking soda during the rinse cycle as a natural fabric softener.

Makeup is typically filled with phthalates and parabens. The good news is that there are many popular makeup lines offering organic, natural ingredients and products free of chemicals. Some popular brands include:

JuiceBeauty

100% Pure

Lotus Bio-Mineral

Jane Iredale

Online,Dermstorehas a wide selection of natural and organic makeup and beauty products.

Stores likeSephoraandWhole Foodsoffer wide selections of natural and organic household, beauty, and personal care products. Online, check outThrive MarketandIherbfor a wide choice in organic and natural products.

The Environmental Working Group maintains the helpfulSkin Deep Cosmetics Database, rating the chemical content of thousands of different make-up, skin care, fragrances, hair, and oral care products.